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--- blueshot:installandfaq [2022/02/15 12:00] – [Export shot string sends to Bluetooth instead of email] nicolas
+++ blueshot:installandfaq [2025/08/15 14:48] (current) – [Comments or Suggestions?] nicolas
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-=====BlueShot - Install & FAQ 11/02/22=====
+=====BlueShot - Install & FAQ 15/08/25=====
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   - Install BlueShot from Google Play
-  - Carefully Plug the micro USB connector of the BlueShot Interface into your phone. The LED in the BlueShot interface will light up.
+  - Carefully Plug the micro/C USB connector of the BlueShot Interface into your phone. The LED in the BlueShot interface will light up.
   - The Message "Open BlueShot when this USB device is connected" will be displayed. Select "Use by default for this USB device" then select "OK".
   - The BlueShot app will then start and will show "Connected OTG" in the top left hand corner of the main screen, indicating the BlueShot interface is connected.
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 ====Supported Phones and Tablets====
-Most Android 4.0 and later devices will work. However, not all devices fully support USB OTG and due to the huge range of devices and firmware there is not a complete list available. Please contact us if you need more information. Check our [[BlueShot:SupportedPhones| Supported Phones]]
+Most Android 7.0 and later devices will work. However, not all devices fully support USB OTG and due to the huge range of devices and firmware there is not a complete list available. Please contact us if you need more information. Check our [[BlueShot:SupportedPhones| Supported Phones]]
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 Plug in BlueShot, then switch off the phone, then restart the phone with BlueShot still connected, when it starts it will ask if you wish to connect to BlueShot, after you have confirmed yes, you can then disconnect and reconnect as normal.
 This video shows the USB OTG not active issue - http://youtu.be/JevEyriLXZ0 Thanks Paul for this tip!
+====Combro Connection====
+The Combro is an excellent chrono, produced for many years and a great option for air rifle use. Unfortunately the designers chose to use just 3 tiny bare pins
+for it's computer interface, which requires a small custom plug with an interference fit to connect.
+The BlueShot plug and lead has been carefully designed and refined to make the best of this Combro connection.
+For best results
+Ensure the plug is carefully aligned with the cable hanging downwards and firmly press it home.
+If the plug is still loose shooters have used a small screwdriver to "very" carefully and "very" slightly splay one of the outside edge pins on the Combro. (Please note this is at your own risk. We can't repair Combros!)
 ====Chrony showing Error 1 or 2 (Shot has missed one of the Chrony sensors)====
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 The sending option can be changed in Android system settings - Settings, Apps and notifications, default apps, see if Bluetooth is there - if so select it and clear defaults. Then next time you export you can select email.
-====Shot String Export Format====
-There are a number of different string export formats available depending on how you intend to use the data. They are listed in Settings, Export Format
-The most frequently used options are -
-Shot String - Comma delimited
-The default and most suitable for use in spreadsheets.
-Shot List - Shot Velocity Energy Diff
-Provides a similar list to the app display.
 ====What if BlueShot does not work with my Android device?====
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 ====Can I get the emailed shot string in a different format?====
-Have a look in settings export format. One of the shot diff exports might be suitable. If there is a particular format you need please contact us.
+There are a number of different string export formats available depending on how you intend to use the data. They are listed in Settings, Export Format
+The most frequently used options are -
+  *Shot String - Comma delimited - The default and most suitable for use in spreadsheets.
+  *Shot List - Shot Velocity Energy Diff - Provides a similar list to the app display.
+If there is another particular format you need please contact us.
+====Shot string attachment is missing from email====
+On some recent Android 11 and 12 devices emailing a shot string does not attach the shot string file. Google has changed the file permission process again(!)
+While this is investigated from the BlueShot app -
+  *Select Email shots
+  *Select Attach File (top right)
+  *Open from will appear on the left, or select the top left list icon
+  *Select your device name from the list
+  *Select the BlueShotData folder
+  *Select the ShotString file you need
+  *Top right to send email as normal
+Email closes and returns to the BlueShot app.
 ====Can I use a tablet that does not have Play Store?====
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 You will need to go to the Android system settings - Android Settings, Apps.
-Then select the default app that has been set for email, in this case Drive, select it and in the launch by default section select clear defaults.
+Then select the default app that has been set for email, in this case Drive, select it and in the launch by default section select clear defaults. This will give you the choice of apps again when you select email from within the BlueShot app.
-This should give you the choice of apps again when you select email from within the BlueShot app.
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 Please contact us if you have any comments or suggestions. BlueShot has developed as the result of feedback from keen shooters worldwide. Thanks!
-© ZBM2 Software 2022
+© ZBM2 Software 2025